EDUC 663 – Week 1 - Reply 2
Good day, Your observations on the possibilities and obstacles on campus are relevant to the experiences of
many students who navigate the diverse and vast environment of higher education. Lots of research has focused on the fact that students attend university for a variety of reasons, including social pressures and external sources of inspiration or motivation. The importance of balancing academic and personal goals has been highlighted by recent studies that investigate college students' motivations. A notable development is the recent expansion of trade schools, which allows students more leeway to customize their education according to their interests and career aspirations (Bouchrika, 2023). Your comments on the financial strain on students and their families are in line with those of Dickler (2021), who also found comparable outcomes. Further complicating matters is the well-
documented link between parents' and children's lack of communication, which has detrimental effects on the well-being and academic achievement of both the student and the parent. College campuses are evolving, and your insights illuminate the many difficulties modern students encounter. As a Christian working for the government, you get a glimpse of the special difficulties Christians face. Dealing with a varied group of colleagues and classmates may be challenging. One of the greatest ways to persist when confronted with such religious persecution is to pray often and to remain steadfast in one's convictions. References
Bouchrika, I. (2023, December 13). Trade school vs college in 2024: Pros & Cons, and job opportunities. Universities & Colleges
. Research.com. https://research.com/universities-
colleges/trade-school-vs-college
Dickler, J. (2021, August 18). College costs are rising and many families have no idea just how expensive higher education is. Personal finance
. CNBC. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/16/families-really-underestimate-the-cost-of-college-study-
finds.html
